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larger height vs greater height

Both are correct phrases, but they're used in different contexts. 'Larger height' is typically used when comparing the physical size of objects, while 'greater height' is more often used when discussing measurements or quantities.
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larger height

This phrase is correct and commonly used when comparing the physical size of objects.

This phrase is used when comparing the height of physical objects, such as buildings, mountains, or people. It indicates that one object has a greater vertical dimension than another.

Examples:

  • The skyscraper has a larger height than the surrounding buildings.
  • She has a larger height than her younger sister.
  • The tree has a larger height than the fence.
  • Nov 18, 2011 ... I can't figure out why the select element has a larger height than input[type="text"] . I thought that line-height controlled the height of ...
  • Jan 15, 2018 ... Comments Section · 2207 is size of a stator, not of a motor. · Basically larger height = more power, larger diameter = more torque.
  • Dec 25, 2018 ... Setting Default Track Heights, and larger height for selected track [solved] ... Instead of using templates to start a new project, I created a ...
  • ... larger height)… then mark all tabs (hold down shift while selection all tabs in the tabs control – you need to click each twice). Go to Appearance in the ...
  • Something wrong -Data band with larger height. Post by mrapi » Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:44 am. Hi !,we are working on a report with the following structure :
  • Dec 26, 2017 ... I require a larger height as I want to include my own externally referenced component into the region and APEX doesn't recognise the ...
  • Aug 26, 2021 ... If you want to set a larger height of the rows (but not wider columns), then you must create and apply a new Default template. 3 Likes.
  • Apr 26, 2015 ... @don_crissti This question isn't an exact duplicate, as I only want to determine which images have a larger height, taking the width out the ...
  • Jan 27, 2014 ... ... larger height so I can see all of the text in th ... Essentially I want to take one of the text areas of my script and make it have a larger ...
  • Feb 29, 2012 ... ... larger height, by this line it fits exactly into range width .Left = rng.Left + 1 'position at left range border .Top = rng.Top + ((rng ...

Alternatives:

  • greater vertical dimension
  • taller height
  • more height
  • increased height
  • heightier

greater height

This phrase is correct and commonly used when discussing measurements or quantities related to height.

This phrase is used when comparing numerical values or quantities related to height, such as in mathematical or scientific contexts. It indicates that one value is higher or more significant than another.

Examples:

  • The mountain has a greater height than the hill.
  • The graph shows the greater height of the new building compared to the old one.
  • The tower has a greater height in meters.
  • Nov 12, 2019 ... Amen. Greater Heights means being on another level which is way better than the level you were on before. To attain a greater height means to be ...
  • Aug 30, 2019 ... How do teachers feel when their students achieve greater height than themselves in their careers? 15 Answers. Recommended.
  • Oct 18, 2021 ... If greater height was an advantage, then taller candidates should have won include 50% V 50% of the elections.
  • May 14, 2019 ... Greater Height Is Associated with a Larger Carotid Lumen Diameter · Abstract. Background: Previous studies link tall stature with a reduced ...
  • Mar 16, 2019 ... Today I learned that campfires produce a far greater height of smoke when on a haybale block. Tutorial.
  • Oct 20, 2018 ... For greater height, I'll need to cut back some of the stems and hopefully see new growth stems that can eventually reach full height. My ...
  • Jul 29, 2007 ... Why does dropping a penny from a greater height result in more pain upon impact? ... In summary, the Penny will hurt more the higher the distance ...
  • Jan 14, 2012 ... I think the correct one is I hope our friendship will come to greater heights. Am I right? if I am right, why is the one with 'a greater height' ...
  • May 25, 2024 ... Boris Karloff wore special boots for greater height. They were a modified pair of knee-high asphalt spreader boots with the soles greatly enlarged.

Alternatives:

  • higher height
  • more height
  • increased height
  • heightier
  • taller height

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